Suppositories

"This reference book is an essential resource for all those involved in the formulation, development, manufacture and testing of suppositories. Many suppository formulations have been developed for a number of therapeutic aims. However, comprehensive reliable information on suppository formulation is not always readily available. Suppositories resolves this situation by providing up-to-date, comprehensive information in one point of reference. Suppositories provides a detailed review of suppository dosage forms with chapters covering: the history and development of the suppository; suppository bases and their characteristics; pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic factors; formulation considerations; manufacturing and compounding suppositories; special types of suppositories; quality control; packaging and labelling; stability and storage; and clinical considerations."--Publisher's website

1. Introduction to Suppositories -- 2. History and Development of the Suppository -- 3. Suppository Bases and Their Characteristics -- 4. Pharmaceutic, Biopharmaceutic and Pharmacokinetic Factors Involving Suppositories -- 5. Formulation Considerations -- 6. Manufacturing Suppositories -- 7. Compounding Suppositories -- 8. Special Types of Suppositories -- 9. Quality Control of Suppositories -- 10. Packaging and Labelling of Suppositories -- 11. Stability and Storage of Suppositories -- 12. Clinical Considerations -- Appendix I. Glossary -- Appendix II. Compounding formulas -- Appendix III. Manufacturing formulas -- Appendix IV. Calculations involving suppositories.